Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease of unknown etiology, characterized by chronic erosive arthritis ("synovitis") and involvement of internal organs. The main goal of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis at our health resort is to reduce the severity of both joint and extra-articular symptoms — in other words, to decrease joint destruction, eliminate functional impairments and deformities, and improve overall quality of life.

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis can undergo spa therapy if they do not have significant internal organ damage and have low or moderate disease activity. It is also important that patients are able to self-care. According to generally accepted views, natural physical factors trigger specific genetic-level reaction mechanisms. Among these natural therapeutic factors is **radon therapy**, which has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects, improves circulation, and stimulates adaptive and protective mechanisms of the body.

The rehabilitation of patients with rheumatoid arthritis has been carried out successfully and consistently at the "Berezoviy Gai" Health Resort using a wide range of physiotherapeutic procedures. The standard rehabilitation complex for such patients includes:

• Resort regimen (fresh forest air, picturesque nature, peace and quiet);
• Therapeutic physical exercise, including controlled Nordic walking;
• Heat therapy and physiotherapeutic treatments: magnetotherapy, laser therapy, low- to mid-frequency therapy, light therapy, and a course of therapeutic massage.

Rehabilitation programs for patients with rheumatoid arthritis should be conducted at least once every 1–2 years and must always be combined with basic medication therapy. We are waiting for you at our health resort. For your health — trust it to “Berezoviy Gai”.